HAM & SPLIT PEA SOUP (CROCKPOT STYLE)

ham hock

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey leg

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Smoked turkey leg provides a similar flavor with less fat.

split peas

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Dried lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

Introduce the recipe for ham and split pea soup in a crock pot.

Mention that the dried peas do not need to be soaked before cooking.

Prepare the crock pot and set it to low for 7 to 8 hours.

Add 1 pound of dried split peas, 4 cups of chicken broth, and 2 cups of water to the crock pot.

Add chopped onion, chopped carrot, chopped celery, thyme, bay leaves, and minced garlic to the pot.

Stir the ingredients in the crock pot to combine them well.

Nestle the smoked ham hock into the mixture and add black pepper.

Cover the crock pot and let it cook for about 7 hours.

After cooking, remove the ham hock from the pot and shred the meat, discarding the bone.

Return the shredded ham to the soup and stir to combine.

If the soup is too thick, add more water to reach desired consistency.

Garnish the soup with chopped parsley and mix in sharp cheddar cheese before serving.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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